Cross-language predictors of consonant-vowel syllables
American Anthropologist • Vol/Iss. 101 • Published In • Pages: 730-742 •
By Ember, Melvin, Ember, Carol R.
Hypothesis
Controlling for climate and literacy, baby-holding will be a significant predictor of consonant-vowel score (736).
Note
In this model climate is no longer a significant predictor of CV score, which suggests that its significance was related to its association with baby-holding.
| Test Name | Support | Significance | Coefficient | Tail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| multiple regression | Supported | p<.01 | .334 | One-tailed |
| Variable Name | Variable Type | OCM Term(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Baby-holding | Independent | Infant Care |
| Climate | Combined | Climate |
| Consonant-vowel Score | Dependent | Phonology, Speech, Vocabulary |
| Literacy | Combined | Writing |